Calculator
Minimum Payment Trap Calculator
See the real cost of paying only the minimum due.
Default preview · change inputs to recalculate
- Months to payoff
- 200
- Total interest
- 109005.21
What you'll see in the results
2 outputs come back. Here is what each one means.
- Months to payoff
- Count or quantity.
- Total interest
- Rupee amount you owe, earn, or save.
How to use this calculator
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Enter the outstanding balance
Type the value you want to compute against. The calculator accepts any number in the unit shown next to the field label.
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Set apr %, min payment %
Fill the remaining 2 fields so the calculator has everything it needs. Defaults are pre-loaded for a quick first look.
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Read the 2 results
Results show months to payoff, total interest. The values update live as you change inputs.
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Copy or screenshot the result
Use the "Copy" button on the results panel to copy every value to your clipboard for sharing with a bank, lender, or financial advisor.
Methodology and sources
The calculator runs a standard financial formula on the values you enter. Verify the final numbers with your bank or financial institution before making any decision — banks update their fees, interest rates, and tax treatment without notice.
- 1. RBI — regulated entities list Find your bank's current rates, fees, and T&Cs before making any decision.